Breeders' Cup Classic 2025 odds, picks, predictions, time: Top betting insights from leading racing analysts
The US Racing team brings you a complete breakdown of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack, featuring our top betting insights, race analysis, and value picks based on the latest trends from this year’s horse racing season.
Table with the Breeders' Cup Classic Odds, Contenders, and Post Positions.
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships return this weekend to Del Mar Racetrack, headlined by the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic. This prestigious Grade 1 event covers 1¼ miles and is open to horses aged three and up. As one of the four pillars of the Grand Slam of Thoroughbred Racing—alongside the Triple Crown races—the Classic attracts the sport’s finest talent. This year’s lineup features nine contenders, including last year’s top three finishers, with Sierra Leone aiming to get a consecutive back-to-back win in the Classic.
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For the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, our team has carefully analyzed the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic lineup, breaking down the field, identifying key contenders, and crafting the best wagering strategies. Full selections and betting recommendations are available now for those looking to review our complete analysis.
Top 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic Predictions
One notable selection in this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic 2025 analysis is Journalism (5-1), a contender drawing attention despite not being among the top three favorites. The 2025 Preakness Stakes winner brings a strong pedigree as a son of Curlin, who captured both the 2007 Preakness and that year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic. Throughout his 10-race career, Journalism has proven remarkably consistent, finishing in the money every time and securing six victories along the way.
He competed in all three Triple Crown races this season, and the only runner to finish ahead of him in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, Sovereignty, will not be part of the Breeders’ Cup Classic lineup. His steady form makes him a dependable contender, always positioned to challenge for the win. Journalism stands among a rare group of just six horses to claim one Triple Crown victory while finishing second in the other two — a testament to his consistency against the nation’s elite 3-year-olds.
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How to make 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic bets, picks
The US Racing experts believe the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic will come down to one truly elite contender capable of producing a career-defining performance at Del Mar. However, our analysts are also watching a longshot with double-digit odds who’s improving at the right time and could turn the race upside down.
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